Calamares A La Plancha

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This dish of small, whole squids is a classic tapa from andalucia (southern spain). you could substitute squid rings or even small, white fish that have been butterflied. although it's usually cooked on a hot, flat griddle (plancha), this recipe uses a frying pan.

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Steps

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Clean the squid , removing the outer purplish skin by rubbing under cold water.

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Reserve tentacles.

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Combine 3 tablespoons oil , the parsley and garlic with salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.

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Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over high heat in frying pan.

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Cook squid in batches , 2-3 minutes each , then cook tentacles , about 1 minute.

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Serve squid very hot , drizzled with the parsley-garlic mixture.

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Ingredients

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small squid, extra virgin olive oil, italian parsley, garlic clove, salt, fresh ground pepper